Bees 101 – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com Wed, 21 Apr 2021 15:23:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://i2.wp.com/www.keepingbackyardbees.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Bees 101 – Keeping Backyard Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com 32 32 Top 7 Reasons for Cranky Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/top-7-reasons-for-cranky-bees/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/top-7-reasons-for-cranky-bees/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:22:03 +0000 http://backyardbees.wpengine.com/?p=1606 Cranky Bees. They are one of the worst nightmares of a beekeeper. Cranky bees are not enjoyable to keep. They have aggressive tendencies and are overprotective of the hive. Often when you have cranky bees, you will be unable to get near the hive or you will get stung. Sometimes these bees chase you for just […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/top-7-reasons-for-cranky-bees/feed/ 19 Prepare Your Bees for Extreme Heat https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/prepare-your-bees-for-extreme-heat-zbwz1907zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/prepare-your-bees-for-extreme-heat-zbwz1907zsau/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:09:00 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4407 Bees get hot just like humans do. Be prepared to support them during extreme heat by taking a look at water, ventilation, nutrition and helping to make sure they have easy access to these. If you don't, your beekeeping experience may be less enjoyable.

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/prepare-your-bees-for-extreme-heat-zbwz1907zsau/feed/ 5 Spring Beekeeping: What Are Your Bees Up To? https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/spring-beekeeping-what-are-your-bees-up-to-zbwz2003zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/spring-beekeeping-what-are-your-bees-up-to-zbwz2003zsau/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:03:29 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=5110 Spring has sprung! March 19th marked the official beginning of the warmer seasons, and, for beekeepers, that means we’re back in business. There’s not a whole lot of beekeeping to do during the winter months. Before we get the jump on spring beekeeping, it’s important to know what the bees are going to be doing […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/spring-beekeeping-what-are-your-bees-up-to-zbwz2003zsau/feed/ 1 Bee-gining with Bees – Podcast https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/bee-gining-bees-podcast-zepz2001ztil/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/bee-gining-bees-podcast-zepz2001ztil/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:43:13 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4720 Bee-ginning with Bees Are you considering keeping bees? In this episode of Keeping Backyard Bees podcasts, Fair Manager Robert Riley sits down with master beekeepers Becky and Steve Tipton, and Ethnobotanist Dawn Combs, a veteran in the realm of “natural beekeeping”. These experts share their knowledge and discuss differences to help Robert and other beginners […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/bee-gining-bees-podcast-zepz2001ztil/feed/ 3 Siting Your Yard for Bees: FAQs https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/siting-your-yard-for-bees-faqs-zbwz2001zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/siting-your-yard-for-bees-faqs-zbwz2001zsau/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2020 17:12:10 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4711 Maybe you’ve heard people talk about siting your yard for bees. If you’ve looked into beekeeping online for any amount of time, there’s a good chance you’ve come across this topic. Let’s cut to the chase – siting your yard means picking where you’re going to set up your hive. It’s an important first step […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/siting-your-yard-for-bees-faqs-zbwz2001zsau/feed/ 1 8 Tips Before Starting a Honey Business https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/8-tips-honey-business-zbw1912ztil/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/8-tips-honey-business-zbw1912ztil/#comments Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:51:56 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4650 You have a sweet idea to start a honey business but you are wondering “how much money can one make selling honey?” “Is the honey business lucrative?” “How much does it cost to start a honey business?” Well, we have been there and we know how all sorts of questions concerning the honey business can […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/8-tips-honey-business-zbw1912ztil/feed/ 10 7 Things People Believe About Bees That Aren’t True https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/7-things-people-believe-about-bees-that-arent-true-zbwz1912zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/7-things-people-believe-about-bees-that-arent-true-zbwz1912zsau/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:15:04 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4601 Picture this — it’s a warm, sunny day and the birds are singing. You’re trying to enjoy a family picnic, but the bees are buzzing about. Should you pack it up and head inside? No! The truth is, people misunderstand these insects. Most bees won’t go out of their way to ruin your day. Here […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/7-things-people-believe-about-bees-that-arent-true-zbwz1912zsau/feed/ 2 5 Important Considerations for Beginning Beekeepers https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/5-important-considerations-for-beginning-beekeepers-zbwz1912zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/5-important-considerations-for-beginning-beekeepers-zbwz1912zsau/#comments Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:39:29 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4567 Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby that is enjoyed by thousands of people across the world. Beekeepers come in all ages and from all backgrounds. Almost anyone can become a beekeeper and you can keep bees almost anywhere. Are you considering embarking on the road to becoming a beekeeper? If so, you are in for an […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/5-important-considerations-for-beginning-beekeepers-zbwz1912zsau/feed/ 4 How to Keep Your Backyard Safe for Bees https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-keep-your-backyard-safe-for-bees-zbwz1911zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-keep-your-backyard-safe-for-bees-zbwz1911zsau/#comments Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:53:30 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4495 No one can deny the benefits that bees give to the world. The world’s food industry depends on them for proper pollination to feed people around the globe. Plants depend on bees to spread their pollen and many homesteaders appreciate the extra help with their crops. Bees are all around helpful to have if you […]

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]]> https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/how-to-keep-your-backyard-safe-for-bees-zbwz1911zsau/feed/ 4 Assessing Hive Temperament https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/assessing-hive-temperament-zbwz1911zsau/ https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/assessing-hive-temperament-zbwz1911zsau/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:11:27 +0000 https://www.keepingbackyardbees.com/?p=4437 Have you ever wondered why one hive may act differently than others? Or maybe why your once gentle hive is suddenly out to sting anything that moves? Hive temperament can be somewhat subjective (as some people are more tolerant of froggy bees than others), however, there is generally variation from one hive to the other. […]

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